Blue Earth in Faribault County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Faribault County Courthouse
February 8, 2026
1. Faribault County Courthouse Marker
1977 Faribault County Courthouse placed on National Register of Historic Places
Tower restoration made possible by 1976 Bicentennial Grant
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.
Location. 43° 38.539′ N, 94° 6.17′ W. Marker is in Blue Earth, Minnesota, in Faribault County. It is on North Main Street south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 N Main St, Blue Earth MN 56013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Moses Sailor (a few steps from this marker); Faribault County Courthouse Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Etta C. Ross Memorial Library/Museum (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Wakefield House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Exploring Southwestern Minnesota (approx. half a mile away); Minnesota Agriculture (approx. half a mile away); Green Giant Statue (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blue Earth.
Also see . . .
1. Minnesota MPS Faribault County Courthouse | National Archives Catalog
this page online
"Constructed at a cost of $52,120.00 in 1891-92 by S.J. Hoban according to designs by architect C.S. Dunham, the Faribault County Courthouse is an excellent example of the Richardsonian Romanesque influence on design of late nineteenth century public buildings. With the exception of the few modifications ... the building has retained original design integrity and is well maintained and preserved."(Submitted on February 26, 2026.)
"The Courthouse is a three storey brick and Kasota stone structure on a high basement; the basement is totally faced in Kasota. The most prominent feature is a six-storey corner tower with gabled roof. The juxtaposition of rusticated stone and brick on exterior walls, window sills and lintels, and Syrian-arched entries further exemplify the Richardsonian Romanesque design.
"In addition to the massive corner tower, several semi-circular bays and secondary towers provide variety to the asymmetry of the facade and interior room arrangement. The primary entry is incorporated within a three storey central gabled bay. The first level of this bay comprises two Syrian arches with rusticated vouissours which spring from a central polished granite column, with foliated carved capital. Noteworthy is the carved satyr head directly between the two arches. The second level is devotedto a three bay loggia with central wrought iron balustrade, polished granite columns with foliated capitals; the whole is surmounted by a massive stone lintel above which are four semicircular lunettes. The third level is incorporated within a gable. Similar use of materials is noted in the tower."February 8, 20262. Faribault County Courthouse & Marker
2. Courthouse History | Faribault County MN. (Submitted on February 26, 2026.)
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3. Faribault County Courthouse, from the south
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4. Faribault County Courthouse, from the north
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5. Faribault County Courthouse, from the west
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6. Faribault County Courthouse
1891 Faribault County
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2026. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 26, 2026.
